Deer feeding and attractant bans expanded as part of CWD prevention

As part of efforts to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources bans the feeding of deer and the use of attractants in certain parts of the state to prevent the concentrations of wild deer in areas with a higher risk for disease. Saturday, September 7, 2019 Click Here To Read More

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High angling pressure, catch rates combine to close Mille Lacs walleye fishing

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake will close Friday, Sept. 6, so state anglers do not exceed a safe walleye harvest level. "We're glad anglers had the opportunity to harvest walleye in May and fish for walleye through much of the open water season," said Brad Parsons, fisheries chief for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. "Because angling pressure and walleye catch rates were high, the coming closure is necessary to stay within established limits." Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Click Here To Read More

West Nile virus impacting Minnesota loon population

A recent uptick in reports of dead loons and test results indicate an impact from West Nile virus (WNV), according to nongame wildlife staff at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Friday, July 19, 2019 Click Here To Read More